Plumb - Field Music
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77 out of 100

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  • Summary: The fourth album for the British indie rock quartet runs just over 30 minutes and spans 15 tracks.

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  1. Positive: 24 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. The A.V. Club
    Feb 14, 2012
    91
    Like its predecessors, Plumb is polite and smart, arranging its unceasing collection of hooks like books on a shelf.
  2. Q Magazine
    Feb 22, 2012
    80
    The sheer volume of ideas bustles everything along. [Mar 2012, p.113]
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  3. Mojo
    Feb 27, 2012
    80
    Plumb is a delicious tasting menu of rock history. [Mar 2012, p.103]
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  4. PopMatters
    Mar 1, 2012
    60
    Intellectually and musically, it's more like a rose bush in winter: thorny, twisty, and hinting at tantalizing beauty. The more time you spend with this album, the easier it is to get caught.

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  1. AlexxTrusc
    6
    Field Music on"Plumb" combines the style of indie rock with the elements of classical music ("Start The Day Right", "Ce Soir"), or many different themes -such as the Mediterranean "A New Town", oriental "This Is The Picture" or strictly a capella "How Many More Times". Songs on the album all reminiscent of the Beatles - just listen to "Who'll Pay The Bills" or "Guillotine". The British quartet however, still have much to learn in this regard.… Expand

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